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Our extensive digital archives and physical collections provide a unique opportunity to delve into the Methodist denomination’s rich history. Whether you’re tracing the lineage of Methodist teachings, examining the church’s social impact, or researching the lives of key Methodist figures, GCAH is your premier destination for historical exploration and scholarly inquiry.


Un-Tied Methodism

Check out our monthly podcast where we unravel the past to make sense of today.

Heritage Sunday 2024

Rooted and Grounded in Love

Annual Grants & Awards

Every year we offer a number of research grants and awards for historical publications. Check them out here!

Promoting Our Heritage


Through fulfilling research requests from various parties, to speaking engagements, to webinars, online courses, podcasts, and so much more, we ensure that those in the pews, the seminaries, the pulpits, and beyond know what it means to be United Methodist. Check out our resources, online courses, and news tabs.

Preserving Our Heritage


With over six miles of linear shelving, we house the primary documentary record of our connection. We also care for a digital vault, an artifact’s vault, and a growing digital archive/exhibit. Check out our history and research tabs.